THE SIMPSON VERDICTS : The Attack on the Timeline

After the verdicts, defense attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. said problems in the timeline played a role in his client’s acquittal. “If you look at the timeline, you know O. J. Simpson could not, would not and did not commit this crime,” he said.

Prosecution said . . .

Barking dog at 10:17 to 10:20 indicated murders had just been committed.

Kato Kaelin heard three thumps at 10:51

Testimony on Timing

9:35: Kato Kaelin left defendant alone.

9:30-9:45: Neighbor Charles Cale, walking dog, did not see Bronco.

10:02: Defendant tried to call Paula Barbieri from Bronco.

10:22-10:30: Limo driver Allan Park did not recall seeing Bronco.

10:49: Park buzzed intercom, got no answer.

10:54: Park spotted person (6 feet, 200 pounds) walking across driveway.

10:55: Simpson answered intercom, telling Park he overslept.

Defense said . . .

Barking dog about 10:35 indicated murders had just been committed.

Kaelin heard three thumps about 10:40. The defense cited this key five- minute span, saying Simpson could not have committed the murders and returned to his home in that time.

Source: Times staff, court testimony